Police are reminding Wyndham locals to do the simple things to protect against theft.
They’re reporting that 63 per cent of all vehicles broken into in the region last month were not locked when it occurred.
More than 75 alleged thieves have been arrested in the area since February.
“Opportunistic car thefts and thefts from cars have become so prevalent in Wyndham that police last year established a Vehicle Crime Reduction Team to tackle the issue,” police said in a statement.
Wyndham Vehicle Crime Reduction Team Acting Detective Sergeant Darcy Spence said there simple things we can do to avoid theft.
“We’re investing significant energy into thefts from cars as we know how much they impact victims and their sense of security.
“When interviewed, offenders are telling us that they try multiple parked cars until they find one that is unlocked.
“That means we really need the community to help us help them.
“Please, lock your car at all times, even if it’s in a secure driveway, and always remove items that you wouldn’t want stolen.”
